American Art

The Cellist

Apr 15, 1832

Painted by John Bradley, this painting has signs of early American artists. Early American artists were often self taught and this painting shows that with the proportions of the figure.

The Peaceable Kingdom

Apr 15, 1846

This painting by Edward Hicks depicts a peaceful forest, which is how many Americans wanted their country portrayed. Americans felt thier land was a welcoming land of opportunity, which it was in many ways.

Girl wih Pitchfork

Apr 15, 1867

Winslow Homer painted this girl as a sturdy, working girl, rather then a dainty girl like he normally did. He depicted the woman as a strong worker, which is considered part of the American identity.

To the Rescue

Apr 15, 1886

Winslow Homer painted this to portray the contrast between land and sea. It also displays the contrast between the active and passive gender roles of men and women.

Giverny

Apr 15, 1889

In Giverny, Theodore Robinson shows his signature technique and his major subject: landscape. Although his impressionistic style is French, his geometric style is true to American art.

Washington Arch, Spring

Apr 15, 1890

Chlide Hassam painted this scene at the Washington Arch, as a detached view of a picturesque New York. Again, using the French impressionist style of painting.

Winter

Apr 15, 1890

John Henry Twachtman depicts a soft scene of falling snow near where he lived. He also went many other places depicting scenes of America.

Miss Amelia Van Buren

Apr 15, 1891

In Thomas Eakins' piece the sitter, Miss Amelia Van Buren, appears elusive and fascinating. His piece pointed the way for some modern American artists.

Windswept

Apr 17, 1900

Windswept is considered a good example of aritst, Augustus Vincent Tack's personal vision and style.

The Road Roller

Apr 17, 1909

The painting by Rockwell Kent shows an effoft to make man stand above other with their physical location and with the land being taken over with their machine.

Mountain Lake- Autumn

Apr 17, 1910

During Marsden Hartley's trips to Maine, he painted the landscape of a mountain lake, using vivid colors. The vivid colors display the scene larger then life, also displaying Hartley's feeling towards the scene.

Six O'Clock, Winter

Apr 17, 1912

Painter, John Sloan, captured the drama in everyday scenes. Sloan was admired by his peers for his creativity and freedom.

Moonlight Over the Arbor

Apr 17, 1916

This painting by Charles Burchfield has an innocence, emphasizing the mood. The painting shows some Japanese influence, displaying the influence of outside cultures on the American identity.

Skyscrapers

Apr 17, 1922

Charles Sheeler was recognized for his contribution to the expansion of American Modernism when this painting was included in an exibition of young American modernist painters in 1926.

Lage Dark Red Leaves on White

Apr 17, 1925

This painting displays Georgia O'Keeffe's emerging style as an artist. O'Keeffe's style joined painting and photography styles.

Egg Beater No.4

Apr 17, 1928

In this painting, Stuart Davis achieves an original abstract style, a difficult task in the days of abstraction. Davis had been exploring abstract style since 1913.

Plumes

Apr 17, 1931

Painted by Walt Kuhn this painting shows the influence of Spanish artists with the red plumes. The quiet and poised position of the girl contradicts the firey color of her headdress.